Intern - Digital Engineer (Spring 2027)

Plexus Corp.; Neenah (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Plexus Corp. is offering an internship position in hardware engineering where you will develop hardware and system concepts to meet customer requirements.

The role is non-exempt with an hourly rate of $23–$27/hr, with pay determined by location, experience, education and skill level. You will implement and verify hardware designs, deliver prototypes with schematics and PCB layouts, and develop project documentation in line with quality procedures.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering for the duration of the internship.
• Sophomore or Junior status preferred.
• GPA 3.0+ preferred.
• Experience with FPGA design and test benches or circuit design and layout preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement and verify hardware design using EDA tools.
• Deliver prototype hardware with schematics and PCB layouts.
• Develop documentation per quality and change procedures.
• Collaborate with analog, digital, software and mechanical engineers to review designs.
• Mentor and coach from experienced hardware engineers.
• Take measurements of analog hardware using oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers.
• Hands-on troubleshooting and bring-up of prototype hardware in lab.
• Analyze circuit designs with SPICE and finite element tools.

Skills

FPGA design

Test benches (VHDL-Verilog-SystemVeri)

Circuit design and layout

GPA 3.0+

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering

Tools

SPICE

Finite element analysis

Job description

Our commitment to pay range transparency fosters an equitable workplace, where everyone can feel valued. This is an internship position (Non-Exempt Salary); the hourly range is stated below. The rate offered within this range will be based upon the geographic location, work experience, education, licensure requirements and/or skill level. Hourly Rate: $23 - $27/hr.

OVERVIEW

To develop hardware and system concepts that satisfy our customers' requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement and verify the hardware design by using the appropriate EDA tools
• Deliver prototype hardware to customers by implementing physical hardware design components, capturing schematics and supervising PCB layouts
• Develop project documentation in accordance with quality and change management procedures and guidelines to ensure project information is properly organized and archived
• Participate in performance review to ensure employee continuous improvement and growth
• Utilize schematic capture tools and guide printed circuit board layout
• Analyze circuit designs with simulation tools such as SPICE and finite element tools
• Perform hands-on, in-the-lab, troubleshooting and bring up of prototype hardware
• Take detailed measurements of analog hardware using standard electrical measurement tools including oscilloscopes, multimeters, spectrum analyzers, and network analyzers to assess circuit performance and inform design improvements
• Work as a team with other analog, digital, software, and mechanical engineers to review and improve hardware designs
• Receive expert mentorship, guidance, and coaching from experienced hardware engineers

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Student working toward a Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics/Computer Engineering for the entire duration of internship.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Sophomore or Junior level status
• GPA: 3.0 or higher is preferred
• Relevant course work in FPGA design and test benching (VHDL / Verilog / System Verilog) or Circuit Design and Layout

This document does not represent a contract of employment and is not intended to capture every possible assignment the incumbent could be asked to perform.